US Bridges

Rt Z S over Is 70

Fair

Cooper County, Missouri · S 7 T 48 N R 19 W · Structure no. 8203

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
274
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Z S over Is 70 is a concrete slab carrying Rt Z S over Is 70 in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 274 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt Z S
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 7 T 48 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0Z
Coordinates38.94947, -93.03446
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2024)
Projected traffic370 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Z S over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Z S over Is 70 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Z S over Is 70 carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Z S over Is 70?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Z S over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.